Kriti Mehrotra
Although it’s no secret that having a child at a young age comes with unique challenges, many underestimate just how hard it is and how much it can test a relationship. That’s precisely what TLC’s ‘Unexpected’ brings to the forefront by touching upon topics such as the parents’ education, exhaustion, financial stability, missed experiences, and more. Among them in season 6 were Kayleigh Weathers and Graham Grissom, whose foundation and support, even as teenagers, paved the way for their young ones’ futures.
Kayleigh Weathers and Graham Grissom Welcomed a Son at the Age of 16
When Kayleigh Weathers and Graham Grissom were merely 12 years old, they first came across one another at a church youth group. She shared that she was really drawn to Graham and began approaching him, but he responded really shyly at first. However, as things progressed, he ultimately opened up. As they began getting to know each other, they got into a serious relationship. To them, what they shared appeared long-distance, considering they not only attended different schools but also lived 30 minutes apart. Thus, they mostly spoke on the phone and hung out on weekends. She did softball and cheer, whereas he played football, but they both quit their passions once they found out they were pregnant in late 2022.
Kayleigh and Graham were merely 15 at the time and were shocked because they had used protection, but they quickly decided they wanted to be parents and be there for their little surprise baby. The fact that he didn’t have a father figure played a role in his determination to be a present and providing father, and he asserted that he genuinely loved his girlfriend too. He had to juggle between his baby mama and his own mother as he worried about the latter’s bipolar disorder and anxiety, but it all ultimately panned out. After 50 hours in the hospital, induction, hours of active labour, and an emergency C-section, Easton Maverick Grissom was born in March 2023.
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Kayleigh Weathers and Graham Grissom Are Doting Parents of Two Today
The initial couple of months of parenthood were extremely hard for Kayleigh and Graham, even though they had the unwavering support of their respective parents. They were mere teenagers, so they missed out on a carefree life and even struggled to remember how things used to be between them when they only had to worry about school. There was a point when it seemed they would not be able to make things work, but they pushed through and learned to be in a romantic relationship while being devoted parents and providing for their son to the best of their abilities. After all, apart from continuing school, he also got a job to provide for his family.
From what we can tell, Kayleigh and Graham both graduated from their respective schools in the summer of 2025, and she even returned to cheerleading as a hobby. They had lived with their respective families by that point, but it appears as if they have since moved in together and are continuing to focus on their own little family while also finding their way in the world. In fact, they fell pregnant with their second child in April 2025, and welcomed another bundle of joy in January 2026. Today, they are parents of two adorable young kids at the tender age of 19, all the while doing their best to build a good life for them, with their little ones and their love being their motivation. As for their romance, communication, honesty, respect, trust, and vulnerability are likely how they have been making things work, which is all that truly matters in the long run.
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